The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-06
THE CHURCHES.
Baptists at Bangor Sustain Governor
RodWelI.
JOSEPH II. ISODWELT,
{ OF the Hallowell Granite Comany.
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BANGOR, Oct. 5.-There was sunrise
prayer meeting conducted by Mr.. V. r. Foss,
of Portland. Another social service followed
at $50 o'clock, led by Rev. c. Z. Young.
The convention reassembled at $50 o'clock.
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. Mayo.
III. M. Hart, Esq, of Portland, reported
the purpose on the part of committee ap-
pointed to consider what can be done in re-
adjusting the assoeiational lines, and tie
committee was continued. after remarks.
Rev. G. B. Ilsley called attention to the
Baptist Quarterly Review.
The report of the committee on reform
was presented by Maj. E. Rowell. and the
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we declare ourselves in the
present, as In the past, in full sympathy with all
moral and legal measures for the suppression of
intemperance and crime in our state and nation.
Resolved, That the position taken by the chief
executive of our state FOR enforcing our prohib-
tory law against the unlawful traffic in intoxicat
pledge to him our hearty sympathy and support
in his efforts to ensure respect for law and order
in every community in our state.
Resolved, That the increased tendency of the
times toward violating the sanctity of the Chris
tian Sabbath by corporations and individuals
meets our nearly condemnation, and the influence
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about thorough and radical reform in this di
rection.
1t was recommended that a day in the
week of prayer should be devoted to PRAYER
for the removal of the drinking usages in So
clety, and the abolition of the traffic in alco-
holic beverages and of the opium habit
hev. W. III. Spencer presented the report
SAID that fresh reason was found for grati-
tude In the progress that the gospel is work
ing in our mission fields in three Continents.
and in the fact that the denominations own
college, at Waterville has more representa-
tives now in the Burman mission fields than
any other college in the country
Ihe report was adopted, after which the
meeting adjourned.
MAINE BAPTIST CHARITABLE SOCIETY.
The annual session of this society was
then held, DIR. Small of Portland in the
chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. C. V.
Hanson. After the appointment of COM
nittee on nominations, II. NJ. Hart, Esq,
read the report of the treasurer of the socie-
ty, Dea. J. G. Phenix. Appropriations were
made during the year to the amount of
S263. 10. The receipts were 1924 so, and the
society has funds to the amount of S2.224. IA
The committee on nominations reported,
and the following officers were chosen
President-Rev. C. V. Hanson.
Vice President-Rey. W. s. Roberts
Secretary-Rev. T. +. White.
Treasurer-Dea. J. c. Phenix.
Auditor ii. nj. Hart.
Executiv> Committee Rev. Dr. Ii. S. Burrage
heV. Dr. u. 7. Matthew's, s. A. True, Esq.
Adjourned.
MAINE BAPTIST EDUCATION SOCIETY.
This society held its annual meeting at IL
O'Clock, Hon. Percival Bonney in the chair
Prayer was offered by Rev. E. Pepper The
nouol anmmiftanc
treasurer's report was presented by Rev. w.
II. Spencer This was followed by the re-
port of the board of trustees presented by
the secretary, Rev. E. S. Small The report
reviewed the efforts of the fathers for minis
terial education, and also the history of the
society. After remarks by President Pepper
of Colby University the report was adopted.
The committee on nominations reported, and
the following officers were elected:
President--Rev. W. S. Roberts.
Vice President-Rev. G. w. Emery
Secretary-Rev. Il. S. Small.
Treasurer-Rev. w. II. Spencer
Auditor-Prof. f. w. Hall,
and large board of trustees.
Rev. G. c. Tilley was appointed to preach
the annual sermon with Prof. Smaller
Mathews as alternate.
Adjourned after the benediction by Rev.
A. L. Dunn.
WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON
The afternoon session of the Education
Society was opened with social service led
by Rev. w. II. 5. Ventres. Prayer was of :
fered by Rev. E. Pepper. Mr.. A. NJ. Thomas.
principal of Kicker Classical Institute, at
Houlton. then read paper on "The Educa-
tion of the young for Christian service. and
the relation of our academies to this work. !"
Rev. c. Il. Owen presented the report of
the committee of the society on Colby Uni
versity. Students are coming from a wide
area of States. Four of the professors have
been called during the year to other posi-
tions, but only one has accepted. Reference
was made to the work of the year, and to
the illness of President Pepper There is an
increasing number of students year by year.